Stephan Neff
Stephan Neff
374 Lisa Gennosa: Surviving Your Loved One’s Addiction: How I turned my Pain Into Passion
374 Lisa Gennosa: Surviving Your Loved One’s Addiction: How I turned my Pain Into Passion
374 Lisa Gennosa: Surviving Your Loved One’s Addiction: How I turned my Pain Into Passion
Thursday 13th July 2023
Join Lisa M. Gennosa as she shares her journey of surviving a loved one's addiction and transforming pain into passion on 'Steps to Sobriety'.
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Episode Overview
- Surviving the challenges of living with a loved one's addiction and turning pain into passion
- Advocating for positive change and providing support for individuals and families affected by addiction
- Importance of effective communication, education, and advocacy in dealing with addiction
- Insights into the role of nutrition, gardening, and cooking as empowering tools in addiction recovery
- The transformative impact of resilience, empathy, and the unwavering pursuit of positive change
I really just really appreciate the time with you today. Thank you very much and you guys out there look after yourself and live with passion.
Imagine living with the heartache of watching a loved one struggle with addiction. In this compelling episode, Stephan Neff sits down with Lisa M. Gennosa, a dedicated wife, mother, and Physician Assistant, who has faced this challenge head-on. Lisa opens up about her journey through the turbulence of her son's addiction and how it shaped her life and career.
Growing up as the third child of a liquor and narcotics agent, Lisa was no stranger to the world of substance abuse. However, it was her personal experience with her son's addiction that truly tested her resilience. Through candid conversations, Lisa shares how she transformed her pain into a passion for helping others in similar situations. She offers practical advice on effective communication with loved ones battling addiction, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding.
Lisa also highlights the significance of self-care for families affected by addiction, sharing how activities like gardening and cooking can play a vital role in recovery. Her work with incarcerated individuals in a heroin recovery program further underscores her commitment to creating positive change. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the power of resilience, the importance of mental health awareness, and the transformative impact of turning personal pain into a driving force for good.